Good Sunday Morning to you all! Please, LIKE this video! It really helps the channel grow! The more it grows, the more time I can spend making these videos for you! I would appreciate if you would Subscribe as well :) I need to take a second here and say THANK YOU to all of the viewers, likers, subscribers, channel members and all of you SUPER CHATTERS! All of your donation money goes right back into channel content - I can go out and save more saws, do some dumpster diving expeditions, and rebuild saws that otherwise wouldn't be rebuilt due to cost. THANK YOU!! I hope you enjoy this tag team video - TWO saws - ONE video! Please leave me a comment, or two, or three! I am down in the comment section right now looking for you! Let's Chat!
I really enjoy watching your videos. I have been able to fix chainsaws that have been sitting in my garage for years ,that I couldn't figure what was wrong with them. All three had leaks that I found using my new pressure /vac tester. It's a pleasure watching a real mechanic trouble shooting the problem, instead of a "parts replacer".. Keep making videos!!
It's making a whistling sound though. Maybe that's normal due to mic placement but I haven't heard it before. Could be an air leak (that cracked top?).
You kids need a wood splitter. That 660 is a beast, too bad it was neglected. Another great video. Thanks. That log might be a Hickory but I don't know if they grow up there.
I checked with the manfacturer and there are no updates or service bulletins on that carb stand. If your carb don't fit then you'll just have to set the carb on the bench for repairs 🙂
That was a wonderful explanation on how saw dust could get into the carb through the impulse line. In 50 years of running chain saws I'd never thought of that. Truly good info. thanks.❤
Ah! A little humor in the beginning. It reminds me of TH-camr Taryl Fixes All. Another case solved by Erica. It is nice to just watch others work on chainsaws. Have a great day!
I showed my wife the paused video of the air filter mount and behind the muffler, plus we finished watching it together. Her comment at each was that she knows what I will be doing after we finish our current project, checking and cleaning our saws. And she is right,that is very much on my high importance list.
That was a neat discussion about how wood fines made their way around the air filter and all the way to the carb. Chainsaw protective services is on the case! The owner will be contacted. 😀
In my younger days, when my back could handle it, I used to have a Husky 394XP, with a 24" bar on it. That saw was always hungry, and it would eat through 20" oak logs in 10 seconds or less.
wow--the difference in cutting time through those logs for the Stihl vs. the Husqy, is amazing. Now we see why the tree companies use the fastest cutting saws available! Another excellent repair vid, thanks!👍
Erica, I hope you show the owner of the Stihl MS660 this video and how abused this saw was upon disassembly! Slap, slap, slap!! 😅😅 Seriously though, seeing the condition of that saw before you resurrected it I'm shocked it even ran at all given with that much debris digested throughout the fuel system. You folks have quite a large business and keeping up with inventory replacement must be quite a task in itself!! Thanks again for such a great video!! Bob
Great work Erica & Tyler. I was always told, you get the most heat out of wood when cutting & splitting it, rather than when you burn it. Love my 660, mighty saws. With a 24 inch bar your repaired 660 went through that oak like butter. I was especially interested in seeing you start it. At 70 years old, it can be pretty hard on an old man to get it running. Always worth it though!
I wanted a MS880. One appeared to a marketplace here in Finland and the seller had also MS661 and MS660 for sale. I made an offer for all of them and got all three. MS880 I kept and sold the other two, because they paled in comparison to my MS500i. MS660 was like new, but MS661 was well used. Now the collector in me has regrets. I have owned MS362, wich I liked and a MS441, that I did not like as much. Thank you for the video again, Erica!
I also once had a chinese copy of the MS660. I got it used and it was cheap. First time I used it, the cranck snapped. I replaced the cranckshaft+connectingrod and the bearings. My friend wanted to buy it and has been happy with it ever since. No chinesium for me anymore!
@@marriedwithsmallengines In defense of getting rid of great saws.....as a pro, I couldn't wait for the next new saw or iteration. There was no loyalty to a model, only useable longevity and serviceability. No one I knew figured the EPA would move in and 'throttle back' chainsaw performance for over a decade. Fuel injection and the smooth-running saws of today are engineers working around oppressive regulations. Without that oppressive legislation, I can only imagine what chainsaws would be like today uninhibited.
Thanks for the little bit of comedy you put in your videos,Erica, it's good to smile!! That fuel looked like the Stihl ultra that Richard Flagg calls "pond water"? Another great video for sure!!!
Excellent repair & video- Your white oak looks considerably different than what ours does in Missouri; and honestly, I didn't even know that you had WO in Canada. WO is a big deal here, for whiskey barrel staves (it's waterproof due to the tyloses), RR ties, & grade lumber. The extra log, appears to be either Hickory or Sassafras (smell where it's been cut; Sassafras smells similar to an orange). Thanks!
G’day Erica I enjoyed this one they are pretty expensive so why wouldn’t you look after it, anyway good video and I reckon it’s pine and Tyler looks the business in his new pants and one thing surprises me is that you don’t have a log splitter . Look after yourselves John
I'm surprised how well it ran with all that saw dust in the carb, or how little damage it sustained to the piston and cylinder. So glad you were able to give that saw a second chance.
Good day Erica, pleased to see two success stories on your bench. As you say, the 660 has been run with the chain brake engaged. I was taught at basic training (I'm a casual firewood user) that one of the daily checks was to run the saw at full throttle with the brake off, then apply the brake and the chain must stop. I have a Husky 350 I rebuilt which fails this check, otherwise runs just fine, I don't have the experience to know if this stop test is realistic for bigger saws, so what is your view please? Many thanks, excellent presentation as ever.
Wow very nice!... you are extremely very honest, going thru everything to make sure the chainsaw gets a new life!... That's really good, you deserve your money! Thank you again. I never would've thought the dust can find its way into the carb... very important...Air filter! Nice
Thank you so much for posting this excellent video. I am amazed that the owner of the MS660 sinply didn't bother doing any maintenance on it. The Husqvarna had its own problems and you both did outstanding jobs on both saws. I am glad that you and Tyler are each fixing saws and showing us your work. I learn from both of you. I am completely awed by the performance of the MS 660. That saw cut through oak with amazing speed. It is a real "pro" saw that can make quick work of a log. The Husqvarna seems so slow in comparison. It is totally outclassed by the MS 660. I want to mention that I wish I had safety gear to wear many, many decades ago when I was a teenager helping my grandfather in his sawmill. I also want to compliment Tyler for his wood splitting ability. He is strong and has great eyes. I am impressed that he could split logs that size. Do be careful, however, swinging that heavy splitting ax is going to be terribly hard on his elbows and shoulders. Maybe his knees too. Later on down the road, it can get tough. I'd suggest using a power splitting machine. My uncle has one driven by a gas engine. I think Tyler's skills are amazing. Yours are too, Erica! Kudos to both of you!
All white oak except that one piece which is hickory. I'm looking for a 440 mag and also I see you have some 200 ts. Do you have some for sale in your showroom? Love your vid Erica especially the one with that light sounding funeral music. I wish I were there except for the cold, I live in the state of misery
@@marriedwithsmallengines my almost everyday Routine watching Erika repairing Chainsaws, a few days ago i repaired my neighbours saws, both not starting /runing with her Tipps from YT
Another great video, thanks Erica. I wondered if you might have removed and checked the clutch, the chain appeared to be creeping forward when the saw was idling during the first test. Best regards.
Hi! He may have worn clutch springs or other issues, which have been noted for him. A running issue can make the chain move at idle and this saw was not running properly first time out. I could spend all day picking that saw apart - but the saw was only here for a running issue. I see issues on saws all the time that are unrelated to why the saw is here in the first place and If I investigated and fixed everything, I would have some unhappy folk. It's a tricky one. It's easier when I work on my own saws :)
Another great video that shows the results of what a lack of maintenance and poor repair habits can cause. For heavier saws like the MS660 it might be worthwhile building a chainsaw stand that has a rotating head so that it would be easy to support the saw above the work bench and be able to rotate the saw when doing service tasks such as draining the fuel or bar oil. When you are young you tend to ignore the strain that picking up a heavy object and holding it out in front of you places on the body and areas like your back and spine. As you get older those strains and extended stretches tend to come back and remind you that you are not as young as you once were and at the end of the day can affect your sense of humour and attitude - just speaking from experience. Two Saw Whisperers during a Canadian winter working away Making chainsaws run and cut better by the end of the day The problems they discover they share so others can learn That poor maintenance skills and schedules can turn A working, running and well designed wood cutting tool Into a work bench visitor that requires some TLC and clean, fresh fuel The channel keeps growing and getting better with each video they post Can't wait for the next video - the subscriber number will soon 25K plus boast
That 660 is a nice saw. Ran a 50cc saw with a 20" bar for years even in big wood. Bought a Stihl MS661 with a 28" and 36" bar very impressed! Shure saves a lot of time if you have the muscle. Don't have the patience for a small saw anymore
Erica, just wondering, would it be a good idea to rinse the crankcase with fuel to clear most of the crud before putting the carburetor back on. Thoughts?
I just can't believe that someone would that much money on a saw and not take of it. Everytime i my X330 lawn tractor in for service they ask me do you even use this because I keep it very clean
great vid !! Come on Tyler !!!! those pants give a 50% + plus on damage !! (i have the black 1) its not a myth .. good workout ! and what a fun mix up of a day at the shop ! greets from Germany !
Put the block of wood you are splitting on top of another block of wood. That way when the axe splits the wood, your sharp axe doesn't hit the dirt and get nicked.
Great job on both. It totally amazes me to spend that much and not do basic things. Especially the foreman or owner of the company. My Dad taught me to clean tools when I was just a kid. Keep up the great videos. Watch out for that fence jumper.
Oh oh why don't poeple clean off fuel cap area Before filling it that's fuzzy stuff in fuel when you check it my friend keep up the good work for poeple out there 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
I believe the way the bark looks it is a hickory tree. My dad and I use to cut them up years ago when I was younger. I'm from Lakeview, Ohio and watch your videos all the time witch are quite useful. Keep up the great job you do. Thank you Jeff Young
That husqvarna may have been running a bit rich , was having trouble with the carb adjustment even after it was rebuilt - that husqvarna 257 has a lot of hours on it .
Good day Erica. Man, that 660 can cut some wood. great job on the rebuild. This guy was lucky.. not out of the woods yet. Could have a crank case full of saw dust. Glad to see you guys using protective pants. Looks really cold out there. Best regards,
I am really greatful and thankful that we have a great platform with TH-cam to be able to meet such Great people and learn so much from great folkd like Tyler and Erica. Thanks Erica and Tyler and thanks TH-cam for making it possible
The older Stihl’s are quality units! My rule of thumb on a lot of Stihl air filters is to coat the sealing surfaces with dielectric grease. Otherwise fines find their way in no matter how tight you think the cover is. Cutting dry, dead white ash around here will create fine sawdust with a sharp chain. Very abrasive wood. That was indeed swamp water in the fuel tank! But not the accumulated debris you find at times. Great video! Enjoyed.👍
Great "two saw" video. The Stihl you worked on was a beast of a chainsaw! That would go through my hawthorn bushes very quickly!! Did Tyler use a Fiskars axe when chopping the wood? I believe they are very good. Regards Lynton
Erica, your carb explanation covered the potential cause for fuel coming out of the muffler. I think I may have this issue with my 82T. Come spring when my shed's complete I'm gonna re-view this video and compare when i starts me tinkering. Thanks for this one 🙂 Tree quiz......Eucalyptus?
Another interesting video Erica and a reminder to me to always make sure my air filter is seated properly after cleaning or replacing. I'm already looking forward to next week's videos.
I’ve learned so much from your vids. I was ready to give up on my MS290, which I always had trouble starting, since I got it. Now I tore into it, and getting it to run well is so satisfying. Cheers ☕️👍🏻
@@marriedwithsmallenginesinstalled service kit I picked up at my Stihl dealer today. The old 290 starts on the 3rd pull now. Woohoo 🎉. Thanks again for y’all’s help
Hey, How are you doing today? I am doing pretty good myself. Do you guys have a gas powered log splitter besides just the axe? I hope that you take care until next time.
I just used that pressure vac part number to price shop it. I found prices ranging from $275 to $600 US. The cost varied depending on the number and types of accessories that come with it.
Top o' the mornin' to ya! Hey Erica, just once, I'd like to see you spill some fuel!😅 I suspect this saw has seen lots of dull chain time. Good explanation of fuel pump and impulse debris. It may have ingested dust before the cover was patched. She's free again! Beauty video ❤. Thanks guys! If we pay attention, there's always something new to learn! Hey Tyler. Have you been watching Buckin split wood?! Geez, I've never even seen oak, no clue on the mystery log.
Just so you know, where I live in Saskatchewan, my choices are white poplar or diamond willow. The willow is usually too small to mess with. A 16" rot free poplar is rare. Usually 8 to 12".
Good Sunday Morning to you all! Please, LIKE this video! It really helps the channel grow! The more it grows, the more time I can spend making these videos for you! I would appreciate if you would Subscribe as well :) I need to take a second here and say THANK YOU to all of the viewers, likers, subscribers, channel members and all of you SUPER CHATTERS! All of your donation money goes right back into channel content - I can go out and save more saws, do some dumpster diving expeditions, and rebuild saws that otherwise wouldn't be rebuilt due to cost. THANK YOU!! I hope you enjoy this tag team video - TWO saws - ONE video! Please leave me a comment, or two, or three! I am down in the comment section right now looking for you! Let's Chat!
Seems Tony is a bit put off by the climbing customer disturbing a pleasant Sunday morning.😾
@@RaysLaughsAndLyrics Yes, i think he was!
Forgot the prefilter
I really enjoy watching your videos. I have been able to fix chainsaws that have been sitting in my garage for years ,that I couldn't figure what was wrong with them. All three had leaks that I found using my new pressure /vac tester. It's a pleasure watching a real mechanic trouble shooting the problem, instead of a "parts replacer".. Keep making videos!!
That is so amazing! I’m glad I could help! 😊
The Sound off the 660 is nice 👏🏼
Agreed!
It's making a whistling sound though. Maybe that's normal due to mic placement but I haven't heard it before. Could be an air leak (that cracked top?).
@@_droid 257 please. it's angrier. : l
You kids need a wood splitter. That 660 is a beast, too bad it was neglected. Another great video. Thanks. That log might be a Hickory but I don't know if they grow up there.
Time to trade in the Tyler wood splitter model and get a powered hydraulic machine. 😅
Never seen a saw happier to cut wood again than that poor 660. Good luck getting it back from Tyler.
I checked with the manfacturer and there are no updates or service bulletins on that carb stand. If your carb don't fit then you'll just have to set the carb on the bench for repairs 🙂
🤣🤣🤣
Lol
Perfect combo of 3/4 things I love Sthil gaining knowledge to fix things yourself- chainsaws -and a little humor
Thank you!
That was a wonderful explanation on how saw dust could get into the carb through the impulse line. In 50 years of running chain saws I'd never thought of that. Truly good info. thanks.❤
Wow, i've never seen an air filter and carburetor that dirty -ever. Another fine day at the workbench with Erica and Tyler Bravo
Thank you!
Ah! A little humor in the beginning. It reminds me of TH-camr Taryl Fixes All. Another case solved by Erica. It is nice to just watch others work on chainsaws. Have a great day!
Thank you so much for being here!
The humor shows what I learned 55yr ago: "Be backs don't ring the cash register" 😅
@ they sure don’t!! 🤣
I showed my wife the paused video of the air filter mount and behind the muffler, plus we finished watching it together. Her comment at each was that she knows what I will be doing after we finish our current project, checking and cleaning our saws. And she is right,that is very much on my high importance list.
Amazing!
Excellent work on the beautiful 660. The owner of it needs a lesson on saw care and respect for sure. The 660 was singing cutting the Oak!
It was singing! 😊
That was a neat discussion about how wood fines made their way around the air filter and all the way to the carb. Chainsaw protective services is on the case! The owner will be contacted. 😀
CPS should receive a report about this.
Great work Erica & Tyler.
Thank you so much!
In my younger days, when my back could handle it, I used to have a Husky 394XP, with a 24" bar on it. That saw was always hungry, and it would eat through 20" oak logs in 10 seconds or less.
My self I'll put a thin layer of grease on the bottom of the air filter it helps to get a better seal! Just a thought.
How did the saw you worked on run at all even with fresh fuel? Loose air filter dirt in the carb. The bad fuel saved it from self-destruction
Yes I agree! It’s a wonder it even ran.
wow--the difference in cutting time through those logs for the Stihl vs. the Husqy, is amazing. Now we see why the tree companies use the fastest cutting saws available! Another excellent repair vid, thanks!👍
Used to be a common response in the muscle car groups, ain’t no substitute for cubic inches! Stihl applies 😂
Typical BS from the Squeal Camp....comparing a 57cc Husky to a 91cc Squeal? Or maybe you meant otherwise......
Erica, I hope you show the owner of the Stihl MS660 this video and how abused this saw was upon disassembly! Slap, slap, slap!! 😅😅
Seriously though, seeing the condition of that saw before you resurrected it I'm shocked it even ran at all given with that much debris digested throughout the fuel system. You folks have quite a large business and keeping up with inventory replacement must be quite a task in itself!!
Thanks again for such a great video!!
Bob
Bob, thank you for watching!
Yes, we keep a lot of parts in stock and maintain an inventory system. It’s a lot of work.
I like when you said the price.the 660 missing the pre filter?
Great work Erica & Tyler. I was always told, you get the most heat out of wood when cutting & splitting it, rather than when you burn it. Love my 660, mighty saws. With a 24 inch bar your repaired 660 went through that oak like butter. I was especially interested in seeing you start it. At 70 years old, it can be pretty hard on an old man to get it running. Always worth it though!
She’s a big saw for me to start
I wanted a MS880. One appeared to a marketplace here in Finland and the seller had also MS661 and MS660 for sale. I made an offer for all of them and got all three. MS880 I kept and sold the other two, because they paled in comparison to my MS500i. MS660 was like new, but MS661 was well used. Now the collector in me has regrets. I have owned MS362, wich I liked and a MS441, that I did not like as much. Thank you for the video again, Erica!
I also once had a chinese copy of the MS660. I got it used and it was cheap. First time I used it, the cranck snapped. I replaced the cranckshaft+connectingrod and the bearings. My friend wanted to buy it and has been happy with it ever since. No chinesium for me anymore!
Thanks so much for your story and for being here!
All the saws that we regret selling…
@@marriedwithsmallengines In defense of getting rid of great saws.....as a pro, I couldn't wait for the next new saw or iteration. There was no loyalty to a model, only useable longevity and serviceability. No one I knew figured the EPA would move in and 'throttle back' chainsaw performance for over a decade. Fuel injection and the smooth-running saws of today are engineers working around oppressive regulations. Without that oppressive legislation, I can only imagine what chainsaws would be like today uninhibited.
Thanks for the little bit of comedy you put in your videos,Erica, it's good to smile!! That fuel looked like the Stihl ultra that Richard Flagg calls "pond water"? Another great video for sure!!!
Great intro. Looks like you guys are having some fun with this TH-cam thing.
We are having a little bit of fun here and there! :)
Love the 660. Power for days...
Love your channel. Thanks for letting us know repair costs.
Erica you never fail to impress !
Aw, thank you!
Nice job on the saw, wood looks like Hickory
I wish my local shop was as thorough!
Just curious Erica, do you sometime use ultrasonic to clean the carburetor?
Not too often
Looks like a Shagbark hickory. It’s all white oak. Red oak is a lot darker wood.
Good morning and thank you for the post learned a lot nixing seeing a 660 on the bench
Thank you for watching!
Excellent repair & video-
Your white oak looks considerably different than what ours does in Missouri; and honestly, I didn't even know that you had WO in Canada. WO is a big deal here, for whiskey barrel staves (it's waterproof due to the tyloses), RR ties, & grade lumber. The extra log, appears to be either Hickory or Sassafras (smell where it's been cut; Sassafras smells similar to an orange).
Thanks!
Thank you!
What a beast! Goes trough it like it's a butter. 🙂 Great work Erica, hope he replaced the bar.
G’day Erica I enjoyed this one they are pretty expensive so why wouldn’t you look after it, anyway good video and I reckon it’s pine and Tyler looks the business in his new pants and one thing surprises me is that you don’t have a log splitter . Look after yourselves John
I'm surprised how well it ran with all that saw dust in the carb, or how little damage it sustained to the piston and cylinder. So glad you were able to give that saw a second chance.
What is the part number for the tool you use to remove the fuel lines?
5910 890 4501
The best part of the weekend is looking forward to your videos. 😊
Ron, oh my gosh! We are so thankful we found you. If we were closer you would be Tony and Lilly's healthcare provider!
Ha!
Good day Erica, pleased to see two success stories on your bench.
As you say, the 660 has been run with the chain brake engaged. I was taught at basic training (I'm a casual firewood user) that one of the daily checks was to run the saw at full throttle with the brake off, then apply the brake and the chain must stop.
I have a Husky 350 I rebuilt which fails this check, otherwise runs just fine, I don't have the experience to know if this stop test is realistic for bigger saws, so what is your view please?
Many thanks, excellent presentation as ever.
Wow very nice!... you are extremely very honest, going thru everything to make sure the chainsaw gets a new life!... That's really good, you deserve your money! Thank you again. I never would've thought the dust can find its way into the carb... very important...Air filter! Nice
You two are a great couple, working hard together. 👍❤️
Thank you! ☺️
Thank you so much for posting this excellent video. I am amazed that the owner of the MS660 sinply didn't bother doing any maintenance on it. The Husqvarna had its own problems and you both did outstanding jobs on both saws. I am glad that you and Tyler are each fixing saws and showing us your work. I learn from both of you. I am completely awed by the performance of the MS 660. That saw cut through oak with amazing speed. It is a real "pro" saw that can make quick work of a log. The Husqvarna seems so slow in comparison. It is totally outclassed by the MS 660. I want to mention that I wish I had safety gear to wear many, many decades ago when I was a teenager helping my grandfather in his sawmill. I also want to compliment Tyler for his wood splitting ability. He is strong and has great eyes. I am impressed that he could split logs that size. Do be careful, however, swinging that heavy splitting ax is going to be terribly hard on his elbows and shoulders. Maybe his knees too. Later on down the road, it can get tough. I'd suggest using a power splitting machine. My uncle has one driven by a gas engine. I think Tyler's skills are amazing. Yours are too, Erica! Kudos to both of you!
Thank you, Robert.
They have something nowadays called a Gas Log Splitter, jus so ya know.!
Maybe we will splurge and get one! Maybe a fixer upper! 🤣
Nice to see when you do work on older saws, but can you say something about the weigh on these old saws compared to new saws. Thank you.
All white oak except that one piece which is hickory. I'm looking for a 440 mag and also I see you have some 200 ts. Do you have some for sale in your showroom? Love your vid Erica especially the one with that light sounding funeral music. I wish I were there except for the cold, I live in the state of misery
Just a new Sparkplug and a little Carb adjustment😂
Greetings from Germany
Happy you're here!
@@marriedwithsmallengines my almost everyday Routine watching Erika repairing Chainsaws, a few days ago i repaired my neighbours saws, both not starting /runing with her Tipps from YT
@@FrancoSorger yah!
Another great video, thanks Erica. I wondered if you might have removed and checked the clutch, the chain appeared to be creeping forward when the saw was idling during the first test. Best regards.
Hi! He may have worn clutch springs or other issues, which have been noted for him. A running issue can make the chain move at idle and this saw was not running properly first time out. I could spend all day picking that saw apart - but the saw was only here for a running issue. I see issues on saws all the time that are unrelated to why the saw is here in the first place and If I investigated and fixed everything, I would have some unhappy folk. It's a tricky one. It's easier when I work on my own saws :)
Another excellent video.
Could the fines have gotten through the crack in the cover before it was repaired?
Possibly
Another great video! That 660 is a beast!
It is a beast!
Another great video that shows the results of what a lack of maintenance and poor repair habits can cause. For heavier saws like the MS660 it might be worthwhile building a chainsaw stand that has a rotating head so that it would be easy to support the saw above the work bench and be able to rotate the saw when doing service tasks such as draining the fuel or bar oil. When you are young you tend to ignore the strain that picking up a heavy object and holding it out in front of you places on the body and areas like your back and spine. As you get older those strains and extended stretches tend to come back and remind you that you are not as young as you once were and at the end of the day can affect your sense of humour and attitude - just speaking from experience.
Two Saw Whisperers during a Canadian winter working away
Making chainsaws run and cut better by the end of the day
The problems they discover they share so others can learn
That poor maintenance skills and schedules can turn
A working, running and well designed wood cutting tool
Into a work bench visitor that requires some TLC and clean, fresh fuel
The channel keeps growing and getting better with each video they post
Can't wait for the next video - the subscriber number will soon 25K plus boast
You are amazing!! 🤩
Thank you Erika for another iconic video! I've got a 660 magnum and it certainly does cut fast. Another good lesson on looking after one's saws.
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
That 660 is a nice saw. Ran a 50cc saw with a 20" bar for years even in big wood. Bought a Stihl MS661 with a 28" and 36" bar very impressed! Shure saves a lot of time if you have the muscle. Don't have the patience for a small saw anymore
A big saw makes a big difference in cut speed! 😊
Great service is that log pine
Oak and one Hickory log
1700.00 saw and abused that makes sense
Trying to enjoy my morning coffee and you're talking about hair floating around in the fuel.
Ew, sorry! It grosses me out too.
Hey Erica…can you show in some of your next videos when you get a chance…how to tell if you have a dull chain?
Great work Erica, needed to tender loving care.
You could tell the cutting difference between the Big Stihl saw and the Husqvana.
60cc vs 92cc! That Stihl is a beast.
Erica, just wondering, would it be a good idea to rinse the crankcase with fuel to clear most of the crud before putting the carburetor back on. Thoughts?
I thought about that after, and yes, that would be a good idea. Going to do that before the saw leaves.
Very good video , as usual. I like the addition of the parts and labor summary. That adds a very good perspective to the whole repair.
I’m glad you like it! Thank you!
I just can't believe that someone would that much money on a saw and not take of it. Everytime i my X330 lawn tractor in for service they ask me do you even use this because I keep it very clean
great vid !! Come on Tyler !!!! those pants give a 50% + plus on damage !! (i have the black 1) its not a myth .. good workout ! and what a fun mix up of a day at the shop ! greets from Germany !
Thank you!
Absolutely well done…. That 660 is a Beast!!😵💫😵💫. And love your timber stack!💪💪🥰🥰🍺🍺👍
Thank you!
@ id say they’ve slipped in a douglas fir or conifer to your timber stack?? Im sure some will know??😵💫🍺🍺🥰🥰👍💪💪
Put the block of wood you are splitting on top of another block of wood. That way when the axe splits the wood, your sharp axe doesn't hit the dirt and get nicked.
I love your videos, I’m a fan of your knowledge and commitment to making sure the customers are taken care of, so awesome of you!
Thanks, I appreciate that! Thank you!
Awsome video, what a great value you provide with all your knowledge,and thanks for the cost break down comparing new verses repair.
That "odd Log" looks like eucalyptus, or gum.
Hickory 😊
Teamwork makes the dream work now bring the hydraulic log splitter around 😅
lol , yes!
In Ohio we would call that type of wood Shagbark Hickory.
Here too! That’s what it is 😊
Hickory. The rest is white oak-a beautiful cabinet making wood. Also great for spoon makers as it splits easily as seen.
You’re right!
@@marriedwithsmallengines It's time to be kinder to Tyler-get him a wood splitter-polar vortex coming-you'll need all the wood he can split and more!
@@richardjohnson3885 stay tuned!! Tyler has a new toy! 😊
That 660 is a beast.
Here in N. Georgia we call them Scaley Bark Hickory
My wood guy called it shag bark , likely the same tree?
Great job on both. It totally amazes me to spend that much and not do basic things. Especially the foreman or owner of the company. My Dad taught me to clean tools when I was just a kid. Keep up the great videos. Watch out for that fence jumper.
Oh oh why don't poeple clean off fuel cap area Before filling it that's fuzzy stuff in fuel when you check it my friend keep up the good work for poeple out there 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
Thanks for watching!
I believe the way the bark looks it is a hickory tree. My dad and I use to cut them up years ago when I was younger. I'm from Lakeview, Ohio and watch your videos all the time witch are quite useful. Keep up the great job you do. Thank you Jeff Young
Thank you!
Interesting that the fuel pump is just that thin film in the carb.
Those 90cc class saws are just different beasts. Big angry lumps.
but they are heavy to lug around ........
I always learn something watching your program. I just hope you cover the containers you empty gasoline into to avoid a flash fire
Great job I think the 660 was running like if not better than new.Looks like Stihl wins the lumber sports challenge for this week
She ran good after that clean up!
@@marriedwithsmallengines so appreciate the load tests after the repairs Put er' to the wood 🪵
That husqvarna may have been running a bit rich , was having trouble with the carb adjustment even after it was rebuilt - that husqvarna 257 has a lot of hours on it .
@StihlTyler I noticed it sounded a bit rough but looked like the husky was throwing bigger chips
Good day Erica. Man, that 660 can cut some wood. great job on the rebuild. This guy was lucky.. not out of the woods yet. Could have a crank case full of saw dust. Glad to see you guys using protective pants. Looks really cold out there. Best regards,
It’s cold!
Yes, the crankcase , lower end could all be full of fines.
I am really greatful and thankful that we have a great platform with TH-cam to be able to meet such Great people and learn so much from great folkd like Tyler and Erica. Thanks Erica and Tyler and thanks TH-cam for making it possible
Thank you!!
The older Stihl’s are quality units! My rule of thumb on a lot of Stihl air filters is to coat the sealing surfaces with dielectric grease. Otherwise fines find their way in no matter how tight you think the cover is. Cutting dry, dead white ash around here will create fine sawdust with a sharp chain. Very abrasive wood. That was indeed swamp water in the fuel tank! But not the accumulated debris you find at times. Great video! Enjoyed.👍
Thank you so much!
I cut alot of dead trees too fir pine and spruce and also put dilectric greas on all my filters @marriedwithsmallengines
Looks to me like it was used for milling.
Great "two saw" video.
The Stihl you worked on was a beast of a chainsaw! That would go through my hawthorn bushes very quickly!!
Did Tyler use a Fiskars axe when chopping the wood? I believe they are very good.
Regards
Lynton
I think that was a Stihl axe
Thank you for having me
Erica, your carb explanation covered the potential cause for fuel coming out of the muffler. I think I may have this issue with my 82T. Come spring when my shed's complete I'm gonna re-view this video and compare when i starts me tinkering. Thanks for this one 🙂
Tree quiz......Eucalyptus?
Hickory 😊
Great video Erica and Tyler. The mystery log to me looks like maple.
The mystery log is shag bark Hickory 😊
@marriedwithsmallengines Gotcha
People think mixed fuel lasts a long time. no way. Great video, Erica. Watching from South Jersey.
Thank you for watching!
I just hate seeing people neglect a chainsaw like that. The 660 is a great saw and it’s a torque monster. I know you’ll save it though.
No substitute for cubic inches, oops centimeters 😊
Spend $1700 bucks on a saw and treat it like crap , that a real shame but hey that’s what keeps the lights on
It keeps me in work
Another interesting video Erica and a reminder to me to always make sure my air filter is seated properly after cleaning or replacing. I'm already looking forward to next week's videos.
Thanks so much!!
Looks like Hickory from here! Great explanation on how smutz gets inside!
Yes, One Hickory log! Thank you for being here!
@@marriedwithsmallengines I was gonna say Hickory. My mother used lots of hickory nuts. She was a prolific baker.
I’ve learned so much from your vids. I was ready to give up on my MS290, which I always had trouble starting, since I got it. Now I tore into it, and getting it to run well is so satisfying.
Cheers ☕️👍🏻
Yah! 😊
@@marriedwithsmallenginesinstalled service kit I picked up at my Stihl dealer today. The old 290 starts on the 3rd pull now. Woohoo 🎉. Thanks again for y’all’s help
@@robert_g_fbg you’re welcome!
Hey,
How are you doing today? I am doing pretty good myself.
Do you guys have a gas powered log splitter besides just the axe?
I hope that you take care until next time.
We are after a used log splitter ! Stay tuned
@@marriedwithsmallengines Okay, sounds good, thanks. I will do that for you.
Mr Chainsaw is a better man than I am I could do that all day long 45 years ago not anymore
It bakes my heart to see a saw not clean after every use
I just used that pressure vac part number to price shop it. I found prices ranging from $275 to $600 US. The cost varied depending on the number and types of accessories that come with it.
Good to know!
Probably hickory, great repair video as usual great when the can be fixed for the customer. Like the recipe for a new saw reference.
Thanks 👍
Did you adjust the carb as you said it was running abit rich and you never said if you’d adjusted it.
It didn’t need adjustment , it needed a new air filter , and the carb cleaned out and rebuilt.
Great video, I think that is a hickory log, shag bark hickory but could be wrong.
You got it!
Top o' the mornin' to ya! Hey Erica, just once, I'd like to see you spill some fuel!😅 I suspect this saw has seen lots of dull chain time. Good explanation of fuel pump and impulse debris. It may have ingested dust before the cover was patched. She's free again! Beauty video ❤. Thanks guys! If we pay attention, there's always something new to learn! Hey Tyler. Have you been watching Buckin split wood?! Geez, I've never even seen oak, no clue on the mystery log.
He had some energy to spare so axe work it is!! 😊
Just so you know, where I live in Saskatchewan, my choices are white poplar or diamond willow. The willow is usually too small to mess with. A 16" rot free poplar is rare. Usually 8 to 12".